GLOBAL SOF IMPERATIVES
CALL FOR PAPERS
Equity, Diversity, and InclusionWe need input from the Special Operations community.
We are interested in hearing from all military services, military occupational specialities, and demographic groups. Respondents may be service members, civilians, operators, enabler or support personnel, and members of adjacent communities such as industry and academia.
Click below to see focus areas, definitions, and the submission process.
What are the SOF Imperatives?
Global violent extremism and near-peer threats are increasing against a backdrop of U.S. Department of Defense budget pressure and political polarization in Washington, D.C. It is more vital than ever to educate our political leaders on the pivotal role of U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) as an essential tool in combating these national security threats.
The Global SOF Foundation develops an annual Imperatives for SOF platform document to support this education.
BY THE NUMBERS
27
ISSUES HIGHLIGHTED IN 2021
2
LETTERS TO U.S. CONGRESS
70+
CONGRESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
8
OP/EDs published
2
Imperatives forums
7
AnnUAL DOCUMENTS
the 2021 Imperatives DOCUMENT
We released our 2021 SOF Imperatives document in February 2021
It fully outlines the Global SOF Foundation's recommended priorities for Special Operations, highlighting that U.S. and partner SOF are among the most capable and affordable instruments in safeguarding our security to U.S. Congressional leadership.
